Thomas R. Buchanan

STAUNTON – Thomas Richard “Ricky” Buchanan, 52 of Staunton went to be with the Lord May 8, 2015, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was born April 6, 1963, to the late Raymond A. Buchanan Sr. and Mary Sue (Bowman) Buchanan.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lila Buchanan; and four children he loved greatly, Christopher Buchanan and wife, Kimberly, Donald Moats Jr. and wife, Kimberly; two daughters, Kristy Via and special friend, Joe Snyder and Jennifer Miller and husband, Dustin; two god daughters Brooke and Kellie Jones; a brother, Raymond A. Buchanan Jr. and wife, Gail; and a sister, Sharon Pence.

Ricky has 11 grandchildren he loved dearly. He has numerous nieces and nephews.

Ricky was employed by Eddie Bottenfield Excavating. He loved to spend time with his family, camping, watching westerns and riding motorcycles.

Ricky has four special friends, James and Patsy Miller, Wayne Miller and Karl Ward.

A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. May 16, 2015, at James and Patsy Millers home, 202 Reservoir St.